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Hlemmur area
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Hlemmur and the nearby streets will undergo substantial changes in the coming years by closing it off to public vehicle traffic. The project aims to turn the new square into an area for cyclists and pedestrians.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2023
Work on Rauðarárstígur and Laugavegur, the first phase of the new Hlemmur Square and its vicinity, began during this period. Construction at Mjölnisholt will begin in 2023.
Progress
| Timing | Progress description |
| July 2022 |
Work on Rauðarárstígur, the first phase of the new Hlemmur Square and its vicinity, began during this period. Square design work underway. |
The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:
Reykjavík City departments:
Action
| Action name | Status | Completion | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hlemmur area | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - 15-minute neighborhood | In progress | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - green urban development | In progress | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| World-class bicycle city | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| CityLine and better public transportation | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Charging equipment for electric cars at multi-family houses | In progress | 2022 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Planning competition for the construction of housing and a transportation hub at Vatnsmýri |
In progress | 2023 |
Department of Environment & Planning |
Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal Carbon-neutral city by 2040 and adaptation to climate change in an eco-friendly manner.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City is adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Combating climate change and adapting to it.
- 4. Bætt aðgengi að heilnæmum útivistarmöguleikum og matvælum Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.